Is the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas

▲ Better than typical

2025 Volkswagen Atlas
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 51
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2025: 51 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2018	465
2019	482
2020	27
2021	482
2022	184
2023	141
2024	176
2025	51
2026	12

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

35% · 18 reports

CRASH

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In December all of the cameras and front assist sensors stopped working. When I called to get into a Volkswagen dealer they first told me to get a car wash and that should solve it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-02

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

Our 2025 VW Altas had several engine lights come on at the same time after parking and would not shift out of neutral. Towed to the nearest VW for service and they stated it needed a transmission replacement. This vehicle had less than 16k miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

Also filed under Power train

Power train

25% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Forward collision avoidance

22% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH

Engine

14% · 7 reports

Service brakes

10% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2025-03-07Engine25V100000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.

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2025-03-12Power train25V081000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 38CX.

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2025-06-05Back over prevention25V334000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to become distorted when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB.

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2025-07-25Service brakes, suspension25V434000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.

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2026-07-22Back over prevention26V473000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling 2024-2026 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may experience a low-voltage electrical event that affects display screen functions.

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91TV.

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Buy-smart checklist

2025 Volkswagen Atlas — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 25V100000 · Engine
Recall 25V081000 · Power train
Recall 25V334000 · Back over prevention
Recall 25V434000 · Service brakes, suspension
Recall 26V473000 · Back over prevention

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FAQ

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.